Why Choose City of Hope?

Sometimes hereditary or genetic factors can increase your risk for cancer. City of Hope’s Cancer Screening & Prevention Programsm is designed to help you understand more about your personal cancer risks. Armed with this knowledge, you can learn how to minimize your risks and stop cancer from developing. Start here to see how you can do your part to outsmart cancer!

Introduction
City of Hope'sCancer Screening and Prevention Programsm offers a comprehensive cancer risk assessment that focuses on family history and genetics, taking into account environmental and lifestyle factors. Following this assessment, the program provides concrete steps you can take to mitigate these risks and prevent cancer from developing.

Get a comprehensive assessment with a genetic counselor to determine risks for the devlopment of cancer. If indicated, patients can choose to receive genetic testing to assist with identifying cancer prevention strategies.